Yolande Myers

Council: Kirklees

Committees: Cabinet (Clerk) Corporate Governance and Audit Committee (Clerk) Calderdale and Kirklees Joint Health Scrutiny Committee (Clerk) Dewsbury Town Board (Clerk) Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel (Clerk) Standards Committee (Clerk) zzTest Training Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

44 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel Clerk

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday 4th February 2026 2.00 pm

February 04, 2026, 2:00 pm
Corporate Governance and Audit Committee Clerk

Corporate Governance and Audit Committee - Friday 30th January 2026 10.30 am

January 30, 2026, 10:30 am
Cabinet Clerk

Cabinet - Tuesday 13th January 2026 1.30 pm

January 13, 2026, 1:30 pm
Cabinet Clerk

Cabinet - Tuesday 2nd December 2025 1.30 pm

December 02, 2025
Corporate Governance and Audit Committee Clerk

Corporate Governance and Audit Committee - Friday 28th November 2025 10.30 am

November 28, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

115 decisions · Page 9 of 23

2025/26 - 2026/27 Corporate Landlord Capital Plans - Proposed allocation of capital funding

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th July 2025 1.30 pm - July 08, 2025

This report will identify potential projects, for Member approval, to be funded from the 2025/26 – 2026/27 Corporate Landlord Programme baselines of the Capital Plan. It will seek Officer Delegations to manage the programmes within the two-year budget envelope.

Recommendations Approved

Variation to the Terms of the Tenancy Agreement

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th July 2025 1.30 pm - July 08, 2025

Kirklees Council provides social housing to c.21,500 tenants across the Kirklees District. The Tenancy Agreement is the legal contract between Kirklees Council and its tenants. It details the tenant’s rights and responsibilities, and the Council’s rights and responsibilities as the Landlord.   Under Section 102/103 of the Housing Act 1985 the Council has recently undertaken statutory consultation regarding the proposed amendments to Kirklees Council’s Tenancy Agreement.   Background papers Preliminary Notice of Variation to Tenancy Agreement to tenants. Kirklees Council, Draft Revised Tenancy Agreement.   Background information The proposal to vary the conditions of the Tenancy Agreement was reported to the Tenant Led Panel on the 26 March 2025. Prior to the Preliminary Notice of the proposed variation being sent to tenants, the Tenant Led Panel were provided with information about the proposed changes at a meeting held on the 9 April 2025.   Cllr Crook, Deputy Leader & Transport and Housing has been provided with information about the proposal to vary the conditions of the Tenancy Agreement at Portfolio Holder Briefings held on the 4 March 2025 and the 27 May 2025.   A full consultation exercise with tenants has been undertaken. The details of this is outlined in the ‘Consultation’ section.   The proposed variation to the Tenancy Agreement has been drafted following support and advice from Kirklees Councils, Legal Services.   There is a statutory duty under Section 103 Housing Act 1985 to consult all tenants likely to be affected by a change in an area of housing management. The variation to the conditions of the Tenancy Agreement requires a full tenant consultation exercise and all tenants (circa 21,500) have been notified in writing of the proposed changes.     Tenants were sent a Preliminary Notice of the proposed variations to the Tenancy Agreement, and this outlined the proposed changes. A set of frequently asked questions was also provided.   The statutory consultation period with tenants commenced on the 14 April 25 and tenants were invited to comment on the proposed changes. The consultation period has remained open to capture as much feedback from tenants as possible.   Tenants could provide feedback in the following ways:   ·       By completing a questionnaire via a dedicated consultation webpage on the Council website ·       By e-mail ·       By completing a feedback form at the back of the Preliminary Notice and posting this to the Council ·       By telephone ·       Face to face with Housing Management staff   A summary of the feedback received from tenants has been incorporated into the Cabinet Report.   A brief for all Members was circulated at the commencement of the consultation period with tenants.  

Recommendations Approved

Surplus Property Disposals 2025/26 and consideration of objection to the disposal of Public Open Space at Grasscroft, Almondbury

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th July 2025 1.30 pm - July 08, 2025

The purpose of this report is to seek approval and delegated authority from Cabinet to bring forward the latest proposed Capital Receipts Schedule for 2025/26 in alignment with the Council’s approved budget and Capital Strategy. It also updates on past disposal performance.   Background papers;                       i.    Surplus Property Disposals 2023/24                     ii.    Asset Review November 2023                    iii.    Surplus Property Disposals January 2025  

Recommendations Approved

Council Financial Outturn & Rollover Report 2024/25 incorporating General Fund Revenue, Housing Revenue Account, Capital and Treasury Management (Reference to Council)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th July 2025 1.30 pm - July 08, 2025

To consider and note the financial outturn reports in relation to revenue, capital and treasury management and make rollover decisions, as appropriate, based on the finalised financial position.

Recommendations Approved

Kirklees Inclusive Economy Strategy (Reference to Council)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th July 2025 1.30 pm - July 08, 2025

To approve the Kirklees Inclusive Economy Strategy (KIES) - the overarching strategy for the economy in Kirklees.   The Kirklees Inclusive Economy Strategy is the fourth of the top tier strategies and will replace the Kirklees Economic Strategy 2019-2025.  

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 44

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 115